John Ward

Co-Founder Independent Operational Due Diligence Provider

John Ward is a co-founder of Illume Partners LLC, a due diligence-analysis company specializing in comprehensive operational due diligence for various fund styles and direct investments.1 3 Here are some key details about John Ward's background and experience:

Professional Experience

Prior to co-founding Illume Partners, John Ward served as a Managing Director and head of the operational due diligence practice at Kroll.1 2
At Kroll, he specialized in evaluating operational risks across hedge funds, private funds, crypto funds, real estate, and direct investments.1 2
Before Kroll, Ward held the position of Managing Director and Global Head of Operational Due Diligence at Gottex Fund Management, Limited from November 2010 to June 2017.2
He has also served as Chief Operating Officer for several firms, including Nomura Funds Research & Technologies America, Inc., The Halpern Group, and ROC Capital Advisors, Inc.2

Expertise

John Ward is an expert in:

Investment due diligence
Operational due diligence standards and best practices
Alternative asset advisory

He has worked with various types of organizations, including:

Endowments
Foundations
Public and private pensions
Sovereign wealth funds
Family offices

Education

John Ward holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with concentrations in Finance and Marketing from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business.2

Current Role

As a co-founder of Illume Partners LLC, John Ward continues to leverage his extensive experience in due diligence and operational risk assessment for various types of investment funds and strategies.1 3